IT has been confirmed that all events in the fortnight-long Maldon Festival will still be going ahead as planned - but the team behind the plans has put out an urgent appeal for more stewards following news on the delayed lifting of Covid restrictions.

Organisers of the festival - which runs from Friday, 25 June to Sunday, 11 July have said that since all the events have been organised maintaining social distancing and other Covid regulations, it is not affected by the revised timetable for the further lifting of pandemic restrictions announced on Monday.

Just one event has had to be moved - Soul on the Barges on 11 July will now take place in St Mary's churchyard instead.

One problem which the changed timetable has created, however, is a need for more stewards, so the festival trustees are issuing a plea for volunteers.

If you are able to help over the next few weekends please email: [email protected] or call 07775 518493.

Festival director Colin Baldy said: "The festival is looking forward to welcoming Maldonians to live music again after so long."

Further details of all events and tickets are available by visiting the Maldon Festival website using the link here.

You can also find more about the Maldon Festival in the What's On section of the homepage at Maldon Nub news using the link here where you can also post any events you are holding for free using the 'Nub It' button.